Vet Check-Up: Brenden MacLaren

Leading up to 2017-2018 training camp, media intern Emily Polglaze will be leading the Vet Check-Up feature on JanesvilleJets.com. Twice a week, she’ll catch up with one of eight Jets veterans to see how the summer offseason has been going, and what they’re looking forward to in the season to come.

EP: How is your offseason going?BM: The offseason has been going great. I’ve been spending a lot of time with family and friends.

EP: Have you been on any vacations?BM: Yeah, right after graduation my parents and I spent two weeks in Siesta Key Beach, Florida.

EP: Have you been doing any skating?BM: Yes, I skate twice a week in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.EP: What skills have you been focusing on during the summer?BM: I’ve been focusing on getting stronger and working on a quicker release.

EP: What is your favorite summer activity?BM: I love being out on the water and spending time with my friends.

EP: What NHL offseason trade or development was most surprising to watch?BM: Probably the Blackhawks trading Niklas Hjalmarsson and Artemi Panarin.

EP: What do you miss most about the Jets in the summer and look forward to in the fall?BM: I miss seeing all the boys everyday, and especially my roommate, Colin Felix. I’m looking forward to meeting all the new guys and playing in front of our great fans.

EP: Once training camp starts, where will you go for your first lunch break?BM: I’ll definitely go to GR’s Sandwiches for my first lunch break.

EP: Any goals for the upcoming season?BM: A team goal for us will be to lead our division again this year and make it to the finals.